Re: Benriner

Wed May 16, 2012 5:17 am

I have two of these, the small blue one and the larger tan one. Just take the blade out and sharpening like you are sharpening a knife. The bevel is very pronounced on the blade, so just follow it and you can put a really nice edge on these things. In fact, the first thing I do when I get one is take the blade out and put a decent edge on it. I really performs well after that. PS, I really like these things as well.... I have a shun mandoline which is rarely used.... Too big and too unwieldy to clean. The Benriners I grab almost like they are knives. In other words, all the time.

Re: Benriner

Thu May 17, 2012 4:01 pm

Like Chester I've sharpened my blade. There are two screws that hold it in place. Not a bad idea to pull the blade on occasion just to get the food that get's stuck around the blade. It's a wide single bevel or at most a 90/10. Reminds me of a honesuki. Easy to sharpen, just awkward to hold since there is no handle and it's short but certainly doable.